June 2026

Greenwood celebrating America’s 250th with outdoor markets

The shops that make up Greenwood’s Antique District are gearing up to mark the country’s 250th anniversary with special events.

The Celebrate USA Outdoor Market gathers them all in the sunshine to not only herald the country’s big birthday, but also to say “hello” to summer and the upcoming Father’s Day. That market will take place June 13. For more information, call the Greenwood Vintage Market at 816-537-7172.

The Vintage Vault on Main will host its event, Americana 250: Antiques on the Pavilion, June 12-13, in the sunshine as well. While the antiques for sale might not be as old as the country itself, treat yourself to some fine American craftsmanship in items that have been built to last. For more information, call the Vintage Vault on Main at 816-533-2546.

June 2026

Merchant Square packs June with variety of events

Merchant Square Antique Marketplace in Independence is keeping its calendar full this month.

June revs up the fun with a classic car show on June 6. Live music will be on site, and remember to stop inside for some shopping or a bite at the store’s BBQ restaurant.

You’ll feel like a kid again when the store hosts its cards and collectibles show June 19-20. Find that one baseball card or action figure that will finally complete your collection after all these years.

If those deals aren’t enough, how about storewide bargains? Merchant Square will conclude June with a storewide sale June 26-28, where you can get up to 75% off.

As always, come in for Senior Tuesday every Tuesday; also, military service members receive 10% off anytime.

While you’re at Merchant Square, don’t forget to visit the store’s most recent addition, the American Way Market Café, featuring BBQ, locally grown produce, locally raised meats and dairy, and bread baked daily in house.

For more information, call Merchant Square at 816-663-1845.

June 2026

Get ready for a berry good time at the Vaile Mansion Strawberry Festival

Independence’s Vaile Mansion will be the site of summer fun when the mansion hosts its annual Strawberry Festival on June 6.

Shop for crafts and antiques from vendors on site, listen to live musical entertainment, and take your kids by the festival’s children’s corner. Of course, the highlight of the event – plentiful baskets of strawberries, strawberry shortcake and strawberry ice cream – will allow visitors to savor the sweetest tastes of summer.

Admission to the festival is free, and the event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call Vaile Mansion at 816-325-7430 or visit www.vailemansion.org.

May 2026

Summer flea markets begin June 20 at Jesse James & Rusty Chandelier

Jesse James Antique Mall and The Rusty Chandelier in St. Joseph are giving antique lovers the opportunity to work on their tan while doing a little shopping.

The stores will host their Vintage Garden Flea Market on Saturday, May 9, as well as the first of their parking lot flea markets on June 20.

More than 30 dealers will be on site, and shoppers can feed their hunger with food trucks on site. The remaining two markets will take place Aug. 22 and Sept. 26.

For vendor information and to reserve space, call 816-676-0662 or e-mail manager@rustychandelier.com.